cak1 loeng4測量测量
Jyutpingcak1 loeng4
Yalechāk lèuhng
Definition
To survey, measure, or gauge, especially to accurately record things like terrain or buildings.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Professional contexts often use this term for land surveying or engineering tasks. In everyday life, people prefer using 量度 when talking about measuring physical objects like furniture or body dimensions. Using 測量 for simple household tasks can sound overly formal or technical.
Examples
They went to the construction site to survey today.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 測量 for casual measuring of small items, but it is better reserved for professional or scientific contexts. For daily life, stick to 量度.
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